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Longitudinal Study of Acute and Chronic Arm Pathology Following SCI

The purpose of the study is to
longitudinally follow veterans with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) to observe the
natural progression of pain, pathology and changes in functional status, to
determine the effects of paralysis on over ground wheelchair propulsion
techniques, and to correlate acute changes on ultrasound following a propulsion
task to chronic upper limb pathology and wheelchair biomechanics. Propulsion
with imbalanced muscle strength may be at risk of impingement after intense
wheelchair activities. Guidance of clinical interventions including wheelchair
skill training or exercise prescription may help preserving shoulder function
following SCI.